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WINE PAIRING FAVORITE
Looking through my early morning emails, I found this recipe in the Food and Wine Newsletter. I think this recipe is great just to share just before Lent. Ash Wednesday is coming up next week and then Lenten fish and veggy meals will be our focus. So I will start with this great favorite...."Raw fennel isone of wine's great adversaries. When I cook it down, the flavor mellows and isgreat with a...
A Valentine Chocolate Hazelnut Cake
Chocolate-Hazelnut Icebox CakeThis luscious, chilled dessert, featuring hazelnut flavor in both the filling and whipped cream, can be made up to two days in advance. The perfect make-ahead recipe for Valentine's Day or a special at-home date night!Ingredients:Filling & Cake1 1/2 cups (375 mL) chocolatehazelnut spread1/3 cup (75 mL) hazelnut-flavoredliqueur2 cups (500 mL) heavy whippingcream18 whole chocolate grahamcrackers (about 5 x...
Breakfast and Brunch parties
For those holidays and special events when a breakfast or brunch party is in order, try this savory bacon and egg pie. It is Delicious cold or hot. It is also great for picnics. An Irish breakfast savory pie: Bacon and egg piewww.examiner.comToday, pie is no longer common for breakfast. Most of us have had left over pie from the previous night's desert for breakfast. It's a great treat,
Crispy and Healthy Zucchini Fries
I love the pampered chef cooking tools and their great recipes. One fantastic recipe is the crispy zucchini fries. These healthy fries have a burst of flare and crispy texture that make them a great appetizers. 1 medium zucchini1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs.1 oz parmesan cheese, divided1 egg white1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt1/2 cup fresh basil leaves3 tbsp light mayonnaise2 garlic cloves, peeled1/2...
Superbowl Party Appetizer: Spanish Croquettes
I just found this recipe again. It is one that I learned at Le Cordon Blu as a great appetizer. This one I found from the Culinary Institute. The Croquettes are great for tailgating or Superbowl parties. Potato and Spanish Chorizo Croquettes with Pecorino Tartufo and Dijon Mustard Yield: 20 portionsYukon gold potatoes 3 kg/6 lb 9.76 ozEgg yolks 600 g/1 lb 5.12 ozChorizo, diced into...
A Valentines Party for Singles
Valentine's Day is not just for lovers. It is a day to celebrate friendships and family. The day is also a greatest opportunity to meet new people. So, let's start our Valentines party.Invite your friends and ask them to invite their unmarried friends too.If you have children, celebrate this holiday with them. Think of different themes for your décor ; create invitation cards dedicated to the Valentine's Day party, a badge...
February Valentine in warm Mexico ? A romantic dinner for two
February is Valentine month and many head for warmer weatherin Mexico. This Mexican menu is greatfor home when you want to remember the romance of a February vacation inMexico. Menu: Sangria, Lobstersalad and Yucatan pork tacosYucatan pork tacos Marinade 1 dried ancho chile rehydrated, cored, and seeded2 oz achiote paste1 ¼ cups orange juice¼ cup grapefruit juice¼ cup lime juice6 garlic cloves, minced2 jalapenos,...
Winter Party Ideas and Tips
It's a long cold winter, but it doesn't have to be boring,too. Beat the blahs with a warm winter party. It's a perfect time toreconnect with friends and have fun. Or maybe you're already planning anevent such as an anniversary or sweet 16 celebrations. If you're lookingfor inspiration for a big occasion in January or February or just a casual gettogether, here are sixteen ideas to get you started.1. If you're having...
Tapas for wine and cheese parties
January and February are great months for wine and cheese parties. At your next wine and cheese, try adding a bit of tapas to the mix. Tasty tapas is an easy entertaining idea. Tapas is bite size finger food with a Spanish flavor.5 oz Iberico cheese, cut in thin triangular slices5 oz Manchego, cut into thin triangular slicesquince paste or apricot jamAlmonds or other nuts4 oz Serrano ham or prosciutto, thinly...
Super Bowl Parties: Super Bowl Chili
Want to have the Best Super BowlParty ever? The Super Bowl has become the biggest social event of the year inthe United States and is very popular all over the world. But more importantthan the actual game, is the pageantry and camaraderie created by the SuperBowl Party. Below are a few tips to make sure that your party is the Best SuperBowl Party ever.Guest ListIf you want people to accept yourinitiation, you'll want to organize the Best Super...
